Suzuki V-Strom 800DE launched at Rs 10.30 lakh

The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE will compete with the Honda XL750 Transalp, Triumph Tiger 900 and the BMW F 850 GS.

Suzuki Motorcycles India has launched the V-Strom 800DE adventure bike at Rs 10.30 lakh (ex-showroom).

The V-Strom 800DE is an off-road-oriented touring bike. It features raised handlebars, an adjustable windscreen and a prominent beak. The bike is equipped with a 5-inch digital instrument console with night and day modes, a USB port, vertically stacked LED headlights, position light, taillight and turn signals.

The V-Strom 800DE is based on a new steel frame suspended by a Showa inverted telescopic fork at the front with 220 mm of wheel travel and a Showa mono-shock rear suspension. The bike rides on wire-spoke wheels with 21 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear. It has a ground clearance of 220 mm.

V-Strom 800DE is powered by a new 776cc parallel-twin engine that makes 83 BHP and 78 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The brake setup consists of dual 310 mm discs up front and a 260 mm disc at the rear.

The V-Strom 800DE comes with the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS). It includes the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector, Suzuki Traction Control System with a gravel mode, ride-by-wire electronic throttle system, a bi-directional quickshifter with ON/OFF settings, ABS with two settings, Suzuki Easy Start System and Low RPM Assist.

The Suzuki V-Strom 800DE will compete with the Honda XL750 Transalp, Triumph Tiger 900 and the BMW F 850 GS.